Factories Act, 1948 Overview

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According to the Act, how many hours should an adult worker not exceed working in a week?

56 hours

40 hours

50 hours

48 hours (correct)

What time restrictions are imposed on women workers by the Act?

Not allowed to work before 10pm and after 6 a.m. (correct)

Not allowed to work before 6am and after 8 p.m.

Not allowed to work before 8pm and after 6 a.m.

Not allowed to work before 8pm and after 10 a.m.

What is the minimum age limit for children to work in any factory according to the Act?

14 (correct)

16

12

18

When will the Court take cognizance of complaints related to the Act?

Within three months of the complaint Signup and view all the answers

In what historical context did the Act originate?

During a time of government non-interference in employer-employee relations Signup and view all the answers

What led to the post-independence government's focus on labor health in industries?

Society's adverse effects due to labor problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Factories Act, 1948?

To promote health and welfare of factory workers Signup and view all the answers

Which age group requires mandatory medical examination under the Factories Act, 1948?

Age under 15 Signup and view all the answers

What type of facilities fall under the welfare measures outlined in the Factories Act, 1948?

Washing facilities Signup and view all the answers

Which year was the Factories Act, 1948 amended?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

What type of guidelines does the Factories Act, 1948 lay down?

Guidelines on working conditions in factories Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Factories Act, 1948 regarding health measures?

Child labor regulations Signup and view all the answers

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According to the Act, how many hours should an adult worker not exceed working in a week?

What time restrictions are imposed on women workers by the Act?

What is the minimum age limit for children to work in any factory according to the Act?

When will the Court take cognizance of complaints related to the Act?

In what historical context did the Act originate?

What led to the post-independence government's focus on labor health in industries?

What is the main objective of the Factories Act, 1948?

Which age group requires mandatory medical examination under the Factories Act, 1948?

What type of facilities fall under the welfare measures outlined in the Factories Act, 1948?

Which year was the Factories Act, 1948 amended?

What type of guidelines does the Factories Act, 1948 lay down?

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Factories Act, 1948 regarding health measures?

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